New Year's Eve Photo Journal
Here are some photos I took on New Year’s Eve 2008 in Melbourne..
It’s a little tradition for us to take the kids into the City to watch the fireworks.
Happy New Year 2009 &
Enjoy.. Basia :o)

Hmm…. Maybe fellow bubbler?!
Couldn’t help my self.. it was just floating in the breeze waiting to be photographed!







Catherine Davis
Basia, they are fantastic! Great photos! What a great night and what a lovely record of your memories! Beautiful!
Basia McAuley replied
Thank you Catherine!
Steve Chapple
Nice work all…..love this last one, it’s like the parties over!
Basia McAuley replied
Thanks Steve,, yes, the last photo was taken as we were walking to the car so the party was definitely over..
DennisK
Love your work.
thanks for sharing
Basia McAuley replied
Thank you so very much Dennis!!!
JennyDean
nice work Basia, thanks for sharing.
Basia McAuley replied
Thanks Jenny!!
John Robb
A wonderful collection Basia.
Basia McAuley replied
Thanks John! Glad you like it,, it was my first attempt at candid shots,, well, with the guitarist at least!
dimsim
a batch of beauties! :)
Basia McAuley replied
Thanks dimsim!
Carmelh
What great shots….and thanks….didnt get into the city for NYE celebrations…so gives me a feel of what was like…
Basia McAuley replied
Thanks Carmel! I must say that it was a great night for it!
Martice
I love the gold reflection shot the best :)
Basia McAuley replied
Thanks Martin,, glad you like that one!
Neil Boucher
Excellent journal Basia. Too many people for me to go into the City on NYE!
Basia McAuley replied
Thanks Neil! I actually enjoy the crowds on NYE! LOL!
Shelly Hiebert
Happy New Year Basia….......love your work :)
Basia McAuley replied
Thanks Shelly!! Happy New Year to you too!! ;o)
hilarydougill
absolutely stunning photos and beautifully captured, great work, you all looked to be having fun, which it is all about, and you didn’t have to wrap up like Santa Claus like we did haha. hugsxxx
Basia McAuley replied
Thank you Hilary! Yes,, it was a lovely warm day,, cool for summer but perfect for these celebrations!
Paul Louis Vil...
Great shots Basia! :D
Basia McAuley replied
Thanks Paul!
brianboyce50
Great selection of images Basia – all the best for the coming year.
Christine Wilson
wow nice set of shots
dougie1
typical basia, bloody …..marvellous! great work!
Rosemaree
Great series…
jarede
what a wonderful tradition. thank you for sharing it with all of us. The photo series is fabulous. it really gives a sense of celebration! happy new year – may it bring you and your family good health and happiness.
Steven Agius
Excellent captures Basia, Happy New Year to you and yours.
Wendy Slee
these are all amazing images Basia…thank you for sharing….. you are so talented – every shot is a masterpiece!
peter
A great collection of images … we had folks over but next year I think we’ll also venture into the city for a change.
Yool
Beautyful images thank you for sharing Happy New Year **
RebeccaT
A fantastic collection of images…Happy New Year! Must be fun celebrating the New Year on such a warm and beautiful evening… It was absolutely freezing here in New York…as it is every year….brrrrrrrrrr. :)
Paul Manning
Excellent, great photos, especially the fireworks!
Michael Rowley...
great selection of a years end Basia .
zomboy
awesome shots!!
Jared Revell
great stuff Basia !!
looks like your family had a wonderful time
Basia McAuley replied
Thanks Jared! Yeah,, It was a great night :o) Hope you had a great new year’s also!!
simonesphotos
Awesome work Basia, looks like you and the kids had fun!! Happy New Year!! I hope you and your family have a great 2009!!!!
CinB
fantastic photos Basia looks like youve had a great time
Patricia Gibson
Our tradition was spending NYE with you guys for the last decade but I’m glad you had a great time in the city and enjoyed the fireworks. This is not really your first attempt at candid shots Basia, we all remember the famous but crack shot -LOL!!! I really love the Balloon it is my favorite!!!
Basia McAuley replied
ahh,, yesss,, who could forget the butt crack!! Well,, next year (if I’m not working) we should all go into the city!!
Patricia Gibson
We’ll just find a pregnant lady that’s just ready to pop and you can follow her around town that way you’ll be working and entertained!!!